Electronic Systems Specialist (Street Transportation Department) - Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Street Transportation Department is recruiting for an Electronic Systems Specialist (Intelligent Transportation Systems Specialist) position in the Traffic Services Section. This position is responsible for the technical evaluation, installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the citywide traffic signal IT network system and electrical/electronic infrastructure that makes up the entire Intelligent Transportation IT Network System. 

The Traffic Signal Shop provides 24/7 technical field support and emergency response to internal and external customers. This position requires shift, weekend, and holiday work hours.

Knowledge of:

• Networking, electronic communications and/or intelligent transportation systems.
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite.

Ability to: 

• Configure and use laptop/computers to access the traffic signal network devices and databases.
• Participate in an after-hours/weekend on-call rotation schedule.
• Work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Work in a vehicle based aerial lift or bucket truck at heights up to 40 feet.
• Distinguish full range of colors working with LED's and/or color-coded wires.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Manage time effectively in scheduling and preforming service calls.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.

Pay Range: $31.68 to $46.81 per hour.

Hiring Range: $31.68 to $42.46 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 254. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. 

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A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

• Three years of journey level experience in installation and maintenance of electronic and digital systems or related distribution systems.
• Associate's degree in electronics or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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• The City job description can be found here.

Working conditions and requirements: 

• Must be able to distinguish the full range of colors.
• Working on city streets near vehicular traffic.
• Working in a vehicle-based aerial lift or bucket truck at heights up to 40 feet.
• Ability to comfortably climb ladders or elevated structures and perform tasks at heights exceeding ten feet.
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy equipment, including objects weighing 50 pounds or more, during routine field operations.
• Willingness and availability to participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation to support critical traffic operations and emergency response needs.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Three years of experience as a Communications Technician, Intelligent Transportation Systems Specialist and /or Electronics Technician.
• IMSA Certification or Traffic Signal Level II.

Experience with/in: 

• Electronic testing devices such as voltmeters, ohm-meters and amp-meters.
• Fiber optic or wireless radio communications.
• Vehicle based aerial lift or bucket truck.
• IP addressing and VLAN Networking.

Recruitment closes September 9, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Electronic Systems Specialist, JC:74200, ID# 62449, 8/27/2026, USM, CR, Benefits:002

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